First fish advice

ccochrc · 11/24/2009, 07:37 PM

I got a molly miller blenny for my tank. He is an omnivore so I got him some frozen mysis shrimp, dried seaweed and some tetra food with cyclopeeze in it. Is this a good diet for him along with any pods or algae he might eat out of my tank?

Sisterlimonpot · 11/24/2009, 08:30 PM

Sounds good, a diverse diet is his best bet, but also change it up from time to time. Every now and then I like to treat my fish to brine (which is consider candy for fish, no real nutrients but the fish go nuts for it)

ccochrc · 11/24/2009, 08:36 PM

as far as nutrients go do you think what I am feeding is good enough

jenjen · 11/24/2009, 10:21 PM

I think what you've listed will be a great base diet, and you can mix it up from time to time. Is he eating everything you have listed? Also, make sure not to overfeed. I find my fish do well when I feed very small amounts several times throughout the day, and a different food each time. I always make sure to watch until all the food is gone, so I can keep track of who's eating what and also make sure there's not too much waste. Waste food ultimately makes algae, and we all hate algae.

peasofme · 12/02/2009, 05:44 AM

try pellets and flakes too. bottom dwelling fish can be territorial with eachother

Chris27 · 12/02/2009, 10:52 AM

Also give some vitamin, Omega 3's and amino acid supplements a try. Boyd VitaChem is a great addition to food, just soak the food in a couple of drops for a few min prior to feeding. This helps the fish maintain a healthy immune system. For difficult to feed fish, garlic can be added to enhance the flavor.

11/24/2009, 07:37 PM	#1
ccochrc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31	First fish advice I got a molly miller blenny for my tank. He is an omnivore so I got him some frozen mysis shrimp, dried seaweed and some tetra food with cyclopeeze in it. Is this a good diet for him along with any pods or algae he might eat out of my tank?

11/24/2009, 08:30 PM	#2
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	Sounds good, a diverse diet is his best bet, but also change it up from time to time. Every now and then I like to treat my fish to brine (which is consider candy for fish, no real nutrients but the fish go nuts for it) __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

11/24/2009, 10:21 PM	#4
jenjen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Langley BC, Canada Posts: 1,710	I think what you've listed will be a great base diet, and you can mix it up from time to time. Is he eating everything you have listed? Also, make sure not to overfeed. I find my fish do well when I feed very small amounts several times throughout the day, and a different food each time. I always make sure to watch until all the food is gone, so I can keep track of who's eating what and also make sure there's not too much waste. Waste food ultimately makes algae, and we all hate algae. __________________ "Challenges forge the greatness in you" Current Tank Info: 180gal softy reef (Apr '09)

11/24/2009, 08:36 PM	#3
ccochrc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31	as far as nutrients go do you think what I am feeding is good enough

12/02/2009, 05:44 AM	#5
peasofme Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,405	try pellets and flakes too. bottom dwelling fish can be territorial with eachother

12/02/2009, 10:52 AM	#6
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Also give some vitamin, Omega 3's and amino acid supplements a try. Boyd VitaChem is a great addition to food, just soak the food in a couple of drops for a few min prior to feeding. This helps the fish maintain a healthy immune system. For difficult to feed fish, garlic can be added to enhance the flavor.